The Geo-fencing feature in the Attendance Tracker allows you to track attendance within specific geographic boundaries (fences) set by your organisation. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up and manage Geo-fencing
How to Create a Geofence?
Step 1: Open Geofencing under the Attendance Tracker Settings
Step 2: Start a new GeoFence by clicking the Add New button.
Step 3: Enter the Fence Name
This is a mandatory field.
Example: SAV Solutions – London Office.
Step 4: Search for Your Office Location
Begin typing your office address in the search bar and select it from the results.
Step 5: Draw the GeoFence
Use the available tools: Box, Circle, or Polygon to mark the office area Zoom, swipe, and adjust the shape as needed
To correct mistakes, use the Delete icon and redraw
Step 6: Save the Fence
Click Save to add the fence
Use Save and New to create more
Click Cancel Changes to discard edits
Applicable Settings
Once the Geofence is created, go to the Applicable Settings tab to assign who should follow the fencing rule. You can apply the rule based on:
Department
Office Location
Role
Gender
Marital Status
Specific Employees
Example Configurations:
To apply to all employees except Admins: choose All Roles Except Admins
To include a specific Admin (e.g., Alan Alexander): manually add them under Available to Employees
This section allows precise targeting of Geofencing rules across your team.
Managing and Exporting Fences
Use List View or Card View to browse all created fences
Click the Export button to download or share your Geofence data in supported formats
Important Notes About Device Compatibility
Geofence setup can be done via desktop or mobile
But check-in and check-out using Geofencing only work on mobile devices
Employee Guidelines:
Use the OfficePortal mobile app or web version from a mobile browser
Enable location services on the mobile device
When prompted, select Precise location instead of Approximate
This ensures accurate detection and proper attendance marking.